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Operator’s manual (EPA III, CARB III)
Manuel d’utilisation (EPA III, CARB III)
Manual de instrucciones (EPA III, CARB III)
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Switch off the engine before carrying Symbols on the machine and/or in out any checks or maintenance. NB! the manual: The start/stop switch automatically returns to run position. In order to WARNING! Chain saws can be prevent unintentional starting, the dangerous! Careless or improper use spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug can result in serious or fatal injury to the when assembling, checking and/or performing operator o
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KEY TO SYMBOLS You will find the following labels on your chain saw: USA: Canada: 39° EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. 8 – English 1153135-49 Rev.1 2
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CONTENTS FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS Contents CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT KEY TO SYMBOLS YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND Symbols on the machine and/or in the manual: ... 7 OBLIGATIONS ...................................................... 33 CONTENTS AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY Contents ............................................................... 9 PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 35 De
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INTRODUCTION What is what on the chain saw? (1) Dear customer! 1 Cylinder cover Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna 2 Air purge product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the 3 Start reminder construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna 4 Combined start and stop switch River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, 5 Rear handle since water power was harnessed from t
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw WARNING! This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. • Please read this manual carefully. ! This field may under some • (1) - (113) refer to figures on p. 2-6. circumstances interfere with active or • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we and adjusted. See instructions under the heading recommend persons with medical Ass
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS courses are available. Work is constantly in progress to Important improve the design and technology - improvements that increase your safety and efficiency. Visit your dealer IMPORTANT! regularly to see whether you can benefit from new This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest features that have been introduced. work such as felling, delimbing and cutting. You should only use the saw with the bar and chain Personal protective equipment combinations w
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback. The chain No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front guard prevent them. (3) or slips over it, the force may not be enough to trigger the chain brake
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Right hand guard WARNING! Never use a saw without a Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A ! snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs damaged muffler may substantially from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. (11) increase the noise level and the fire hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment Vibration damping system handy. If a spark arrestor screen is Your machine is equipped with a vibration da
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Bar When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important factors to remember. The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of 1 Filing angle (19) kickback. 2 Cutting angle (20) Chain 3 File position (21) A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions. 4 Round file diameter It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the IMPORTANT! No saw chain design eliminates the right equipment. We recommen
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third 435e, 440e time you sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively. • You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to • Release the knob by folding it out. (30) acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for • Turn the knob anti clockwise to loosen the bar cover. the depth gauge.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Checking chain lubrication We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn. • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. only 4 mm (5/32 inch) the chain must be replaced. Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about Bar 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running a
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ASSEMBLY Tension the chain by turning the wheel down (+). The Fitting the bar and chain chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. (32) The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar knob by WARNING! Always wear gloves, when turning the knob clockwise. (33) working with the chain. ! When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be che
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FUEL HANDLING Two-stroke oil Fuel • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and our air-cooled two stroke-engines. two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct • Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled mixture is obtained. When mixing small amoun
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FUEL HANDLING Fueling WARNING! Never use a machine with visible damage to the spark plug guard ! and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire. Transport and storage WARNING! Taking the following • Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: ! risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, Do not smoke and do not place any hot electric motors, relays/switches,
